1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1960 Riley 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac 62 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | 62 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2530 mm |
